857 horse 2,581 #1 Posted December 14, 2015 Well....70 degrees today,,drug out the plow...lucky the weights and chains are mounted on extra wheels....i had to pull off the front weights to check the air...fixin that mistake...Flipped over the cutting edge,,,almost lost a plow....i will add material if i have time maybe next weekend.....Im showing you my rear axle with 2 inch spacers....with out them my chains were hitting my plow frame and wearing it thru..ouch...I do 5 driveways with this...i cannot believe the power a 2 cyl has,,,,this has never stopped.... My neighbors even stop by to see if it is feeling "good" this winter...2 winters ago i blew a head gasket,,,im not sure who was hurting more....them or the 857.... well next weekend 857 #4 comes out of the shed and gets its snow blower........2 hours,,,,,,do the weights ever feel lighter.????? 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,707 #2 Posted December 14, 2015 Nice looking plow tractor you got there Can't wait to use mine for the first time ever. Just got into this thing. My plow is on a Commando 8 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #3 Posted December 14, 2015 OH.....i almost forgot....!!!!! i quit using chain tensioners about 10 years ago.....one broke.....i looked around the garage,,,,spotted a bunge strap....a few zip ties... Viola.!!!!! or Vodka.......but it made me feel warm all over.....and they last.....///i have a pic of my rear wheels.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #4 Posted December 14, 2015 The ol' looks really great. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,842 #5 Posted December 14, 2015 Looking good Howard! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #6 Posted December 14, 2015 Good looking Horse, and your grass is still nice and green ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,464 #7 Posted December 14, 2015 Love those short frame , been plowing with a 1055 for years. Noticed the zip ties on your plow hitch, great idea, need to do that on mine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #8 Posted December 14, 2015 Nice 857 Howard, looks good! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #9 Posted December 14, 2015 45 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Love those short frame , been plowing with a 1055 for years. Noticed the zip ties on your plow hitch, great idea, need to do that on mine. 953 dont miss a beat.!!!!! and im not sure if thats the right way.......but everything stays put here are a few pics of my horse hauler......last year i almost got into AMC rules truck....dont know why,,,thet look nothing alike// loloollo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #10 Posted December 14, 2015 NICE! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #11 Posted December 14, 2015 Looks cool all tooled up. Are the rear hubs supposed to touch the trans casing on this model? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #12 Posted December 14, 2015 2 minutes ago, Horse46 said: Looks cool all tooled up. Are the rear hubs supposed to touch the trans casing on this model? yes, mine has that as well 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #13 Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) C'mon now, they're totally different... mine does good work for a living. Edited December 14, 2015 by AMC RULES 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,332 #14 Posted December 14, 2015 To answer your original question, everything seems to take at least 2 hours any more. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #15 Posted December 14, 2015 25 minutes ago, tunahead72 said: To answer your original question, everything seems to take at least 2 hours any more. Yea, you were referring to getting dressed in the morning, right? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,021 #16 Posted December 14, 2015 It takes me two hours to get my socks on. So I change to clean socks on New Years Day . Wife gets to cut my toe nails , gives her a big thrill. Got to keep he happy. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #17 Posted December 14, 2015 1 hour ago, tunahead72 said: To answer your original question, everything seems to take at least 2 hours any more. Nearly a month putting chains, weights, plow on my 520-8. Thinking "grass is still green." Work Horse still wearing last years plow, ready to push. Not rushing into winter. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 845 #18 Posted December 15, 2015 Takes me so long I just decided to leave everything set up from now on. Actually it makes me sore doing that work. Marvin 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikekot3 92 #19 Posted December 15, 2015 857 Horse I really like the Script on the Silverado and the 57 chevy belair style hood crest on the tailgate. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #20 Posted December 17, 2015 (edited) well,,,the weekend is coming up again.....another tractor....and the snow blower....never used one.....found a single stage...like brand new at the Big Show..... im sure 2 hours plus...... Will i be happy.??? Virginia snow dont stay fluffy very long,,,,turns to wet cement.....then its a plow or nothing....because thats the case....we have to keep on top,,,or keep up with it while it falls... Edited December 17, 2015 by 857 horse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #21 Posted December 17, 2015 Go for it. Snow blowers are like car insurance. Don`t want to be without it but hope I never need it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,871 #22 Posted December 17, 2015 That is one fine looking 857. Even the seat looks great. Was this tractor in storage before you owned it? You do not see many in that condition a 1967!!!!!! Do you know how many P/Owners they where? Well enjoy the ride Gary B.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #23 Posted December 17, 2015 (edited) Gary......thanks for asking....i currently have 4 857"s,,,,,,,,this is #1.......i got this from the original owners grandson....it has no rattles..no extra noises..no leaks... and it is the 2nd best looking one i have....my #4 857,,,actually has alot of shine,,,,it sat in the original owners garage.for 38 years.....That is my best looking machine.....i will try to get pics this weeknd.......#2 and #3 look pretty worn,,,,but actually run great....they are going to be resto projects....one of which will be done this winter....,,,,i am closing a deal on 857 #5 right now......looks alot like this one......guy got it from granpa,,,,,and has no use for a tractor of any kind.....7 hour trip... just got a trailer,,,for tractor hauling......trying to decide what to bring to the big show.....and my 401....its just a putter.....or do i mean a driver ???? Edited December 18, 2015 by 857 horse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,871 #24 Posted December 18, 2015 11 hours ago, 857 horse said: Gary......thanks for asking....i currently have 4 857"s,,,,,,,,this is #1.......i got this from the original owners grandson....it has no rattles..no extra noises..no leaks... and it is the 2nd best looking one i have....my #4 857,,,actually has alot of shine,,,,it sat in the original owners garage.for 38 years.....That is my best looking machine.....i will try to get pics this weeknd.......#2 and #3 look pretty worn,,,,but actually run great....they are going to be resto projects....one of which will be done this winter....,,,,i am closing a deal on 857 #5 right now......looks alot like this one......guy got it from granpa,,,,,and has no use for a tractor of any kind.....7 hour trip... just got a trailer,,,for tractor hauling......trying to decide what to bring to the big show.....and my 401....its just a putter.....or do i mean a driver ???? I call my 657 a putter at the shows all day on less that a tank of gas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
